MCQ
Two identical cylindrical vessels with their bases at same level each contains a liquid of density $\rho$. The height of the liquid in one vessel is $h_1$ and that in the other vessel is $h_2$. The area of either base is$A$. The work done by gravity in equalizing the levels when the two vessels are connected, is
  • A
    $\left(h_1-h_2\right) g \rho$
  • B
    $\left(h_1-h_2\right) g A \rho$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}\left(h_1-h_2\right)^2 g A \rho$
  • $\frac{1}{4}\left(h_1-h_2\right)^2 g A \rho$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\frac{1}{4}\left(h_1-h_2\right)^2 g A \rho$

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$=\frac{1}{4} \rho g A\left(h_1 \sim h_2\right)^2$

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